Mississippi University for Women
Chartered in 1884, Mississippi University for Women became the first public womens college in America. MUW is dedicated to the liberal arts and to professional education for all students, with an emphasis on academic and leadership preparation for women. In spring 2013, MUW began offering its first doctoral program, a doctorate of nursing practice (DNP).
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Coed | 1884 | N/A | Semester | $3.9 million | 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701 | (662) 329-4750 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 100.0 | Mississippi | Columbus | 75 |
Overall Score
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Score | 53 |
Graduation and Retention Rates (22.5%)
| title | value |
|---|---|
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
| High school counselor score (out of 5) | N/A |
Faculty Resources (20%)
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Classes with fewer than 20 students | 65.5% |
| Classes with 50 or more students | 4% |
| Student-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Student Selectivity (12.5%)
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Fall 2016 acceptance rate | 99% |